That OC chart is outright depressing. I've been fighting with 950MHz on my 5850. Even 1.27V isn't stable in all games.That puts me squarely as the worst 5850 here.
That OC chart is outright depressing. I've been fighting with 950MHz on my 5850. Even 1.27V isn't stable in all games.
Particle's First Rule of Online Technical Discussion:
As a thread about any computer related subject has its length approach infinity, the likelihood and inevitability of a poorly constructed AMD vs. Intel fight also exponentially increases.
Rule 1A:
Likewise, the frequency of a car pseudoanalogy to explain a technical concept increases with thread length. This will make many people chuckle, as computer people are rarely knowledgeable about vehicular mechanics.
Rule 2:
When confronted with a post that is contrary to what a poster likes, believes, or most often wants to be correct, the poster will pick out only minor details that are largely irrelevant in an attempt to shut out the conflicting idea. The core of the post will be left alone since it isn't easy to contradict what the person is actually saying.
Rule 2A:
When a poster cannot properly refute a post they do not like (as described above), the poster will most likely invent fictitious counter-points and/or begin to attack the other's credibility in feeble ways that are dramatic but irrelevant. Do not underestimate this tactic, as in the online world this will sway many observers. Do not forget: Correctness is decided only by what is said last, the most loudly, or with greatest repetition.
Rule 3:
When it comes to computer news, 70% of Internet rumors are outright fabricated, 20% are inaccurate enough to simply be discarded, and about 10% are based in reality. Grains of salt--become familiar with them.
Remember: When debating online, everyone else is ALWAYS wrong if they do not agree with you!
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You just can't win. If your product offers feature A instead of B, people will moan how A is stupid and it didn't offer B. If your product offers B instead of A, they'll likewise complain and rant about how anyone's retarded cousin could figure out A is what the market wants.
Man I'm with you, I've got 950/1200 stable at 1.28V right now, but 1000/1200 seems like a pipe dream. At 1.35 its not stable with 3dmark vantage or ati-tool.... Scares me because I wanted to get another 5850 at some point but it looks like I'll have to stick at the common denominator of 950/1200 even if the new card does 1050/1300.... blah... Maybe I'll just get a 5970?Originally Posted by Particle
That OC chart is outright depressing. I've been fighting with 950MHz on my 5850. Even 1.27V isn't stable in all games.
What PSU and mobo are you using? It could be affecting your maximum stable clocks?That OC chart is outright depressing. I've been fighting with 950MHz on my 5850. Even 1.27V isn't stable in all games.
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